How To Add Start Menu in Windows 8

The important thing that was missing in Windows 8 from Windows 7 and Windows Vista was
the start button.Windows users have become so accustomed to the
Windows start button and menu that they found it very surprising to be
missing from Windows 8.

However, getting back the Windows start button and menu in Windows 8
has now become a breeze thanks to a new application from Startdock
called Start8.

Unlike an earlier Windows 8 Start button,
Start8 is a free Windows 8 application which will add a fully
functional Windows 8 start button which resembles the one in Windows 7.
Once you install the Start8 application the Windows key will bring up
the start menu just like earlier versions of Windows instead of taking
you to the Start screen. You can also search your files, apps and settings like you did in earlier versions of Windows (Read: Search files, apps and settings in Windows 8).
Start8 is definitely a good application for people who are used to
the Windows start button and menu and want to continue using it till
they get accustomed with Windows 8 features.

This new version lets you choose two types of start menu - classic
styled start menu (enabled by default) and Windows 8’s modern start
menu. You can select desired option by right clicking the Start ORB
button.

Interested users can download (2.3MB) Start8 (currently beta and free) from developer’s web site (required email address).Important Note: After installing Start8 clicking the
Windows key will not take you to the “Start screen” and instead open
the Windows start button menu. You can configure the software to change
that behavior.